Zoning ordinance implemented along Charlottesville's West Main Street since 2003 has allowed for the construction of multiple high-rise buildings, including apartment complexes catered to University students and luxury hotels.

Maria Tahamtani, (left) a third-year College student and the president of BiHOOphilic at U.Va., and Daniel Brooks (right) a third-year College student and the vice president of BiHOOphilic at U.Va., spoke in support of their organization.